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Fittell Family History

Fittell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kittell, Littell, Tittel, Kittel, Fintel, Mittel, Futrell, Rittel

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Where is the Fittell family from?

You can see how Fittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fittell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fittell families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fittell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fittell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fittell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fittell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fittell. 100% of Fittell men worked as a Student.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    100%

What Fittell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Fittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Fittell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Fittell. For the veterans among your Fittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Fittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fittell in 1965 was 86, and 92 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fittell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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